Senior Buyer

Job Details: Location: ST LOUIS, MO 63146; Position Type: Full Time; Education Level: Graduate Degree; Travel Percentage: Up to 25%. Job Summary The Senior Buyer will be responsible for leading and executing advanced purchasing activities to ensure timely material deliverability and support daily production requirements. The Senior Buyer will focus on direct supplier management, issue resolution, detailed purchasing execution, and continuous improvement within the procurement process. This role will serve as the primary point for delivery, quality, or communication issues, providing guidance and support to other buyers and/or schedulers. Supervisory Responsibilities None Duties and Responsibilities Perform daily purchasing activities Manage assigned vendors requiring frequent communication and influence Oversee PO lifecycle management Help develop and maintain Kanban processes for the facility Own and manage component cost for select vendors, reporting to leadership Identify, establish, and maintain stocking agreements with vendors as necessary Ensure the plant meets all inventory target levels Ensure all materials are ordered in a timely fashion Notify the Production Scheduler of any potential delays due to parts Produce, analyze, and send adjusted forecasts to vendors as needed Generate and maintain vendor and component data within ERP system Regularly analyze and adjust safety stock levels on all specified parts Coordinate with the Quality Department on non-conforming parts, RMAs, and RTVs Conduct and assist with continuous improvement events to help the Supply Chain Team and Production function more efficiently Support and mentor junior members of the team Manage inventory through product change processes Execute vendor audits in cohort with Quality Assurance team Other duties as assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Vendor On-time Delivery (VOTD) performance Vendor Lead Time Cost Management Purchasing Accuracy Inventory Accuracy to Plan Qualifications and Skills Experience with Kanban (preferred) Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills Anticipates internal customer needs accurately and establishes credibility with internal customers Knowledge of how to collect data to negotiate effectively Ability to collaborate across departments and work with subject matter experts Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and ability to report to all levels of management Openness to receive constructive feedback and turn it into process improvements Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while completing work activities Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, RootStock) and MS Office Suite (specifically Excel) Strong capacity for data analysis, forecasting, and supply risk identification Education and Experience Associates degree in an applicable field (engineering, business, supply chain, logistics) with six years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field with three years of experience 3 – 5 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (required) Other degrees considered with 10+ years of applicable experience Experience in a manufacturing environment or working with manufactured products of internal design Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This is a combination of an in-office position at ECS headquarters and working in the plant or warehouse environment. While performing duties in the plant or warehouse, the employee can be exposed to moderate noise and may need reliable transportation for flexible work hours. Typical demands include: Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb ladders/steps, and sit Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear Frequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods Use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time Occasionally lift or move 25 pounds Occasionally incur physical demands associated with ground and/or air travel All could occur in high or low temperatures involving wind and/or precipitation Travel Local travel and approximately 10% domestic travel anticipated. Engineered Corrosion Solutions, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr